Bikeability Level 3

Bikeability Level 3

What is Bikeability Level 3?

Bikeability Level 3 training teaches the skills to tackle a wider variety of traffic conditions than Level 2. It is designed to equip riders with skills that enable them to be able to deal with all types of road conditions and more challenging traffic situations. The course covers dealing with hazards, making ‘on-the-move’ risk assessments and planning routes for safer cycling.

The aims of the Level 3 course are:

• To encourage and develop safe cycling skills.
• To develop positive attitudes towards road use.
• To increase knowledge and understanding of the road and traffic environment.
• To give you the confidence to use their bikes on longer journeys.
• PLANNING A ROUTE – this course is about giving the rider an understanding of preparing for a typical journey ie cycling to school, going to a friend’s house etc 

Important Information for Training Day

• Arrival & Start Times:
  Instructors will be on-site by 12:45 PM, for a prompt 1PM start. Please arrive in good time for your child’s bike to be inspected and do not leave until the instructor confirms the bike is suitable for the training. IF the bike is found to be unroadworthy your child may not be able to continue with the training. A course refund will NOT be available if this happens.
• Breaks & Access:
  The Instructor will stop during the training please ensure you have provided your child with suitable snacks and a drink for the training period.
• Training Finish Time:
  Training for these courses are 2 hours. Arrive in good time to collect your child – please do not be late.
• On the Road:
  During highway training, instructors may need to raise their voices to ensure everyone stays safe. If a rider doesn’t follow instructions and puts the group at risk, they may be brought back to the training venue and need collecting. Please ensure you are contactable during the training hours at all times. If you have any concerns, chat with the instructors on the day.
• Weather Considerations:
  Training will usually go ahead, even in wet weather, unless conditions are extreme. Please check with the instructors if you’re unsure. Please make sure your child has suitable clothing and footwear for the training and if cold gloves!
• Cancellations:
  Cancelling a session should be rare and is ultimately up to the instructors. Last-minute cancellations may result in being charge the full £55 training charge.

Thanks for helping the day run smoothly! 😊

Hungerford Leisure Centre

John O'Gaunt Community Technology College
Priory Road
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0AN.